Actress becomes first to use swear word in Oscar speech

Melissa Leo became the first person in Oscar history to use the word "f**k" in an acceptance speech last night.

Melissa Leo became the first person in Oscar history to use the word "f**k" in an acceptance speech last night.

The 50-year-old actress won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Fighter', and after accepting her award from screen veteran Kirk Douglas, Melissa nervously spoke about how she had previously thought it would be easy to get on stage and take the prize.

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